Search Fayette County Inmate Population
Fayette County maintains inmate population records through the Sheriff's Office Corrections Division in Washington Court House, Ohio. The county jail sits at 1500 Robinson Road SE and is the only full-service jail in Fayette County. You can look up who is in the jail right now through the Miami Valley Jails system or the public inmate roster. Fayette County covers 407 square miles in central Ohio and has a population of about 28,525. Whether you want to check on a family member or look up a current inmate, this page explains how to search the Fayette County inmate population using the tools the sheriff and courts make available.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Inmate Search Tools
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information page is the starting point for looking up the current inmate population. The office uses the Miami Valley Jails system for inmate lookups, which lets the public view who is currently held in the jail. This is a free tool and does not require you to create an account or log in. Just go to the page and search by name.
There is also a publicly accessible inmate roster that shows detailed booking information for everyone in custody. The roster lists each inmate's jail ID, photo, name, charges, court, current disposition, and total bail amount. It breaks the list into male and female sections. For each person, you can see the statute violated, offense description, case number, and status. Booking details include the booking number, booking date and time, and any scheduled release date. The system also tracks the inmate's city, state, zip code, race, gender, age, height, and weight. Attorney info, next court date, and arresting agency show up too.
The roster is updated on a regular basis to reflect new bookings and releases.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office website is the hub for all corrections and law enforcement info in the county.
Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth leads the office with Chief Deputy David Bivens. About 45 full-time employees handle law enforcement, court security, jail operations, civil process, 911 dispatch, investigations, traffic enforcement, and crash investigations. The main address is 1500 Robinson Road SE, Washington C.H., OH 43160. Phone is 740-335-6170, fax is 740-333-3597. In 2021, the county had a violent crime rate of 62 per 100,000 residents. Under ORC Section 341.01, the sheriff has charge of the county jail and must keep all inmates safely while running the jail according to state minimum standards.
Fayette County Jail Visitation
Visit the inmate information page for details on how to schedule visits at the jail.
All visitation at the Fayette County Jail is scheduled online through the CIDnet portal at https://cidnet.net/friends-and-family-portal/. Professional visitors can find separate instructions through a different link on the site. In-person or phone visits are not set up through the jail front desk. Everything goes through the online system now.
Inmate phone service allows unlimited collect calls during set hours. Inmates can also buy phone time through the commissary. Family and friends set up accounts through the CIDnet portal. Corrections staff will not pass along messages to inmates unless it is a verified emergency.
Inmate Population Commissary and Mail
You can put money on an inmate's commissary account in three ways. The lobby kiosk is open 24 hours a day. You can mail a deposit through the U.S. Postal Service. Or you can go online at deposits.jailatm.com. Under ORC Section 2929.37, county jails may charge inmates for part of their confinement costs. This can include room, board, medical care, and a one-time processing fee.
Mail goes to: Inmate Name c/o Fayette County Sheriff's Office, 1500 Robinson Road SE, Washington C.H., OH 43160. All mail is opened and checked for contraband. Certain mail that comes from specific sources is opened in front of the inmate. Keep in mind that any item deemed contraband will be pulled out, and the rest of the letter will still be delivered if it passes inspection.
Fayette County Public Records Access
The Fayette County Sheriff's Public Information page lists several ways to search records and stay informed.
The office maintains a sex offender registry (e-SORN) that started after the 1994 passage of Megan's Law. You can search for registered offenders in your area. The office also uses Nixle for community alerts, sending messages by landline, text, or email. Sign up to get emergency notifications and local updates. The Sheriff's App is available for both iPhone and Android and includes inmate searches, sex offender lookups, online scheduling for fingerprints and concealed carry permits, tip reporting, and mental health resources.
Under ORC Section 149.43, public records must be made available upon request during regular business hours. Inmate records held by the ODRC are partly exempt, but the law does allow release of names, criminal convictions, photos, supervision status, and disciplinary history. Court and property records are available through the Fayette County Municipal Court and Recorder's Office. You can also visit the Fayette County Courthouse at 133 S Main St, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 for in-person requests.
Fayette County Jail Roster
The Fayette County Jail roster system provides a full look at the current inmate population.
This database is one of the most detailed in the region. It gives you photos, charges, court info, disposition, bail amounts, booking dates, and release dates all in one place. The system updates regularly so what you see reflects the current state of the jail. Family members, lawyers, and the general public all use this tool to check on the Fayette County inmate population.
Ohio State Inmate Population Search
For inmates who have moved from the Fayette County Jail to a state prison, use the ODRC Offender Search Portal. This covers all Ohio state correctional facilities. Search by name or county of commitment. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction keeps records on every state inmate including name, age, facility, sentence dates, and release eligibility. Under ORC Section 5120.21, these records include the date of entrance, cause and terms of discharge, all transfers, and cause of death if the inmate dies in custody.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County borders several Ohio counties. Each one has its own jail and records system.